Reclaiming what style means and celebrating beauty that's healthy and fun!
Every summer when I go to visit my parents at their home on the Gulf Coast just off of Highway 30-A in the “Panhandle” of Florida, I see tons and tons of weddings. It really shouldn’t be surprising that so many people choose this gorgeous (and very eco-savvy) region of the country as the place [...]
Summer picnic in sustainable style . . . I’ve posted here about Wheatware, a company that makes biodegradable plastic alternative products, including disposable flatware, but Verterra’s got the disposable plate, bowl and platter thing down! I brought some samples of Verterra’s thoroughly sustainable and thoughtfully produced plates and bowls to my office to give them a [...]
Whether a farmer, designer, or shopper, tagua nuts are gems from nature to treasure. Especially crafts people love to enhance their creativity with tagua.
Meet one of my obsessions in great looking, healthier furniture for beautiful living spaces – Cisco Brothers. From founder and eco-desinger, Cisco Pinedo, Cisco Brothers is a Southern California gem. Starting out of his garage making furniture for friends and family, Cisco developed a loyal fan base and produced some fantastic designs that convinced enough [...]
Karen Stewart and Howard Brown, partners in life and work, call themselves “Organic Pioneers” because when they began in 2002 there wasn’t much demand for things like sustainable fabrics and eco-conscious style. They decided to break out of the typical textile mold, had a vision for something greater and have undoubtedly been trailblazers in the industry. I was given an [...]
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Hi there! I'm Becky Striepe, a green crafter and vegan foodie living in Atlanta, Georgia with my husband and two cats. My mission is to make eco-friendly crafts and vegan food accessible to anyone who wants to give them a go.
Founder/Editor of OrganicBeautySource.com online directory of nontoxic organic beauty products. Safe cosmetics advocate, writer, researcher. Mother of two little environmentalists who can already spot a toxic product when they see one.
Hey there! I'm Maria Raffaelle and I currently live in Chicago, IL. I have a passion for all things eco-friendly in makeup, skincare, haircare, and fashion. The crafter in me loves to put a DIY twist on beauty too! One of my goals is to help women realize that they are all beautiful; no matter their size, shape, or skin. Let's celebrate the beauty in each of us, together!
Founder/owner of the Nakate Project, an initiative bringing third world female artisans to high fashion. I am passionate about all things that are truly sustainable, and truly making a positive difference in the world around us.
